Most Popular Names
Top boys name: Michael, Top girls name: Jessica
Late 20th century trends; Jennifer, Jessica, Ashley, and Michael were cultural staples
by Stephen King
Late 20th century novel with cultural resonance
Early portables like IBM PC Convertible
Late 20th century digital revolution and computing
by Tony Scott
Blockbuster or culturally defining film of the late 20th century
Republican Party
Reaganomics, Cold War escalation then thaw, end of Cold War
by Dionne Warwick & Friends
Billboard Hot 100 year-end #1 hit
Year-End Close
+23% from previous year
Reagan/Clinton bull market
Electronic tag game with toy guns